US Bridges

US 281 Sbml over Evans RD

Good

Bexar County, Texas · US 281 at Evans RD · Structure no. 150150025304274

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 Sbml over Evans RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 Sbml over Evans RD in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,300 by 2050. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesUS 281 Sbml
CrossesEvans RD
LocationUS 281 at Evans RD
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63716, -98.45649
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,900 (2020)
Projected traffic56,300 by 2050
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 281 Sbml over Evans RD built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 281 Sbml over Evans RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does US 281 Sbml over Evans RD carry?

About 32,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 281 Sbml over Evans RD?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 Sbml over Evans RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.